Located in the historic Arts and Sciences Hall, the School of Communication’s main office, classrooms, and computer labs offer hands-on experiences with the latest industry tools.
We are a leader in many areas, including:
- convergence journalism
- service-learning courses
- instructional communication
- conflict mediation
- American Democracy Project outreach
Our faculty annually win college and university awards for their teaching and research, published in major academic journals, and author acclaimed books.
Journalism and media communication students produce a weekly news program from the studios of UNO Television and work on-air and behind the scenes at MavRadio, our student-run radio station.
The public relations and advertising capstone classes operate as an agency under the banner of Capstone Communication providing public relations and promotional services for non-profit clients on a pro-bono basis. The journalism and media communication capstone classes produce The Omaha News.
Degrees
Undergraduate ProgramsThe School of Communication offers two undergraduate degree options for students:
Students can major in:
| Communication Studies | Journalism and Media Communication | |
| Communication Studies |  |
Creative Media Journalism PR/Advertising |
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Students can further define their major with a related concentration.
Graduate Programs
The School of Communication offers a graduate degree option for students:
- Master of Arts in Communication - Catalog information
- Master of Arts in Communication - Web page information
Certificates
The College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media offers graduate certificates with options in:
Scholarships
The College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media offers more than $300,000 in scholarships each year.
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